Dumbbell straight arm pullover
The dumbbell straight arm pullover is an upper body exercise that primarily targets the pectoral muscles. It involves lying on a bench and extending a dumbbell over and behind your head with straight arms, engaging the chest, lats, and triceps.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your arms straight throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to protect your lower back.
- Lower the dumbbell slowly to maintain control.
- Do not overextend your shoulders.
What to watch out for
- Shoulder injuries
- Lower back pain
- Limited shoulder mobility
Also known as
Pullover con manubrio a braccia tese, dumbbell pullover, pullover con manubrio, chest exercise, upper body exercise, dumbbell exercise